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The story depicts the sudden fall of Ashokan, the protagonist of the movie. Once a millionaire, Ashokan is subject to treachery and fraud leading him to lose everything he ever possessed. As a result, he is left with nothing and is forced to live on the streets.
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The story depicts the sudden fall of Ashokan, the protagonist of the movie. Once a millionaire, Ashokan is subject to treachery and fraud leading him to lose everything he ever possessed. As a result, he is left with nothing and is forced to live on the streets.
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Written By:Janardhanan
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